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as in visited
to make a brief visit
I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package
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as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in
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Recent Examples of ran in
The two sides ran in slates aligned against one another.
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Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Ken’s parents also influenced how rinks were ran in the area, the two said.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Reed ran in junior high, then fell in love with the sport again while living in New York City, where her run club convinced her to run the New York Marathon in 2010.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
The subway ran in the distance.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
Music ran in her family’s blood.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Harrison, who in 2020 ran in the Democratic primary for her Nebraska congressional district, sees an immediate impact on her business and the broader economy.
—Caitlyn Reilly, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The show, which ran in two six-part series, in 1975 and 1979, was a huge hit in Britain and went on to become a cult classic in the United States.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The first four drives for Stroud ended in punts, with no more than five plays ran in any of them.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
Ken’s parents also influenced how rinks were ran in the area, the two said.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Mar. 2026
Reed ran in junior high, then fell in love with the sport again while living in New York City, where her run club convinced her to run the New York Marathon in 2010.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
The subway ran in the distance.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
Music ran in her family’s blood.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
Harrison, who in 2020 ran in the Democratic primary for her Nebraska congressional district, sees an immediate impact on her business and the broader economy.
—Caitlyn Reilly, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
The show, which ran in two six-part series, in 1975 and 1979, was a huge hit in Britain and went on to become a cult classic in the United States.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
The first four drives for Stroud ended in punts, with no more than five plays ran in any of them.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ran in
Verb
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In 2012, a powerful quake visited terrible damage on the city of Modena, Bottura’s home and host to his restaurant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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He’s unexpectedly visited by Little John (Bill Skarsgård), once one of his underage criminal accomplices, and asked to help defend the younger man’s family and homestead from vengeful past foes.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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That September, he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana following a vehicle crash in San Jose.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Three weeks into his third season, Smith was involved in a single-car accident and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of marijuana.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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Those idea were dropped in the face of public pushback, and the council applied several million dollars from reserves.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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Well, once the puck dropped in Game 1, the broadcasts hadn't even gotten through the starting lineups before Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers put the home team up by one on the very first shot of the series.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Fans inside the packed stadium in Inglewood, California, roared as the USMNT seized an early advantage.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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During the operation, officials seized multiple amounts of drugs and several boxes containing fireworks.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Gilmore, who stepped in as chief investment officer in the summer of 2024, directs a staff of more than 300 while facing scrutiny from politicians, union leaders, environmentalists, taxpayer groups and the media.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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That’s when Eddie Ritchie stepped in and delivered.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench, Erica Wheeler scored 10 and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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At the elementary level, the largest decreases came in the time devoted to social studies, which within a few years dropped by a third, or 76 minutes each week.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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In the areas of Detroit where ShotSpotter was implemented in 2021, calls to 911 to report gunshots initially dropped by 47%.—
Divya Ramjee,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Poland pulled in $400K with Imax repping 12% from eight auditoriums.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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With the infield pulled in, Hall chopped the ball over first base for a two-run lead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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